Libertadores winner with Flamengo vents after World Cup snub | OneFootball

Olympiacos (GRE) right-back Rodinei posted on social media after the call-up announcement

A winner of the Libertadores with Flamengo in 2019 and 2022, Rodinei was hoping for a call-up to the World Cup. Minutes after Carlo Ancelotti’s squad list was announced, the Olympiacos (GRE) full-back took to social media to vent after not being picked by the Italian.

View this photo on Instagram A post shared by Rodinei De Almeida (@pretinhorodi_oficial)

“I didn’t make the World Cup, but I’ll keep giving my best here in Greece. And just as a reminder, I’m still Brazilian!! Good night,” Rodinei wrote on social media alongside the trophies won by Olympiacos in recent years. It’s worth noting that Rodinei’s position was a question mark.

For that role, Carlo Ancelotti called up Wesley, formerly of Flamengo. In addition, the Brazilian national team will have two center-backs who can also play as full-backs if needed: Danilo, from Mengão, and Ibañez, teammate of academy product Matheus Gonçalves at Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia.

RODINEI AT THE WORLD CUP?

For the 2026 World Cup, Rodinei did not even appear on the preliminary list. However, in 2022, part of the press and some fans called for the full-back to be selected. At the time, the player was in top form after helping create the goal that won the Libertadores and scoring the last penalty against Corinthians, which secured the Copa do Brasil title.

SO HOW IS RODINEI DOING IN GREECE?

Wearing the Olympiacos shirt since 2023, Rodinei has played 153 matches, scored 12 goals, and provided 27 assists. A fun fact: in the last three matches he played, ‘Rodilindo’ found the net each time, in Greek Championship games. In the country, the former Flamengo player has won four trophies: the Conference League, the Greek Championship, the Greek Cup, and the Greek Super Cup.

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